October 2009
9 posts
What we need… is a blog! →
I’ve heard this phrase countless times from wineries interested in exploring the world of social media marketing. The truth is, however, that not every winery needs or should have a blog….
There’s wine from the Midwest, doncha know? →
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Quick! Name the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) established in the United States. Napa? Nope. It was Augusta, as in Augusta, MISSOURI….
Bio-dynomite! →
A little over a week ago, Benziger Family Winery hosted a blogger event at their estate. A dozen bloggers were in attendance as the folks at Benziger rolled out the dog-and-pony show. And…
Why you need Cruvee →
Yesterday, Cruvee announced a new suite of features. I’ve been using Cruvee for the better part of a year now, and am very pleased with this recent development. In case you don’t know,…
There’s an app for that! →
This week, VinTank released it’s much anticipated report on iPhone wine apps. Presented in two parts (Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 6th) on Palate Press, VinTank’s…
How will new FTC rules affect sampling? →
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had approved final revisions to their Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, which address…
R.I.P. Gourmet →
This qualifies as the stunning news of the month. A New York Times report from today indicates that the publishing company Conde Nast will be closing the doors on Gourmet Magazine….
New Website for Academy of Wine Communications →
The AWC website has a new look and new functionality.
This week we launched a new website for the Academy of Wine Communications. I’ve been working on it for the past few months, and…
Drink local! →
The week of October 11th marks the second annual Regional Wine Week. What is Regional Wine Week? I’m glad you asked.
Regional Wine Week is the brainchild of Jeff Siegel (Fort Worth Star…